WQCSD0040_Inspection_20200325 (2)

Permit: WQCSD0040
SOC:
County: Anson
Region: Fayetteville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 03/01/00 Expiration: Owner: Town of Polkton
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Polkton Collection System
Contact Person: Walter McDaniel
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Title: Mayor
Certification:
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Inspection Date: 03/24/2020 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 11:30AM
Primary Inspector: Stephanie Zorio DOCUSigned by: Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspectors):
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Trent Allen DOCUSigned by:
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Reason for Inspection: Routine 5189c2 =5c426... Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions General Grease Control
Spills/Response Plan Inspections Lines
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCSDO040 Owner - Facility: Town of Polkton
Inspection Date: 03/24/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The collection system for the town of Polkton has no associated pump stations and is entirely gravity sewer. Polkton is a
satellite collection system that discharges into the Anson County collection system for treatment at the Anson County
wastewater treatment plant. The spill response plan, general line maintenance records, and a map of the sewer system was
available for review. The spill response (aka emergency response) plan is suitable and comprehensive enough for the size of
the system. The right-of-way record book was temporarily misplaced due to office remodeling during the day of the
inspection. Nevertheless, the right-of-ways inspected were well -maintained. The grease education and enforcement program
for the Town of Polkton is administered by Anson County Public Utilities. However, FOG dissolving solvent is added to main
lines on a regular basis as part of normal maintenance. A total of 5,280 feet of sewer lines were cleaned in 2019. As a
reminder, right-of-way maintenance and inspections of the high -priority line(s) should be documented.
Two high -priority lines and five right-of-ways were visited during the inspection. All right-of-ways were easily accessible. The
high -priority line on School St. had a somewhat degraded and rusty casing. The culvert directly upstream of the line is likely
to be rehabilitated within the next few years, possibly providing an ideal opportunity to replace the casing on the sewer line.
The high -priority line on Moore St., also directly downstream of a culvert, is owned by Anson Co.
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Permit: WQCSDO040 Owner - Facility: Town of Polkton
Inspection Date: 03/24/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
General
Yes No NA NE
# Is this system a satellite system?
0
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# If Yes, what is system name or permit number?
WQCSDO040
Is there a overall sewer system map?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes
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Pipe materials (PVC, DIP, etc)
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Pipe location
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# Flow direction
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# Approximate pipe age
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# Pump station ID, location and capacity
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# Force main air release valve location & type
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# Location of satellite connections
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Are system maintenance records maintained?
0
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Comment: There have been no alterations to the Polkton system since 2017.
Grease Control Yes No NA NE
Is grease/sewer education program documented with req'd customer distribution? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are other types of education tools used like websites, booths, special meetings, etc? ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, what are they? (This can reduce mailing to annual.)
For public systems, is there a Grease Control Program via an ordinance/agreement? ❑ ❑ ❑
If Yes, does it require grease control devices at applicable locations? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the Grease Control Program enforced via periodic inspections/records review? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is action taken against violators? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Spills and Response Action Plan
Yes No NA NE
# Is system free of known points of bypass?
0
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If No, describe type of bypass and location
# Have there been any sewer spills in the past 3 years?
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If Yes, were they reported to the Division if meeting the reportable criteria?
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If applicable, is there documentation of press releases and public notices issued?
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Are all spills or sewer related issues/complaints documented?
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# Are there repeated overflows/problems (2 or more in 12 months) at same location?
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# If Yes, is there a corrective action plan?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
0
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Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
0
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Permit: WQCSDO040 Owner - Facility: Town of Polkton
Inspection Date: 03/24/2020 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Does the plan include:
# 24-hour contact numbers
0❑
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# Response time
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# Equipment list and spare parts inventory
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# Access to cleaning equipment
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# Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
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# Source of emergency funds
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# Site sanitation and cleanup materials
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# Post-overflow/spill assessment
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Comment: Emergency repsonse plan is suitable and comprehensive
enough for the size of the system.
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate maintenance records maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pump stations being inspected at the required frequency? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is at least one complete functionality test conducted weekly per pump station? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a system or plan in place to observe the entire system annually? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the annual inspection documented? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the system have any high -priority lines/locations? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are inspections of HPL documented at least every 6 months? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are new lines being added to the HPL list when found or created? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Please regularly inspect and record inspections of high -priority lines.
Lines/Right-of-Ways/Aerial Lines Yes No NA NE
Please list the Lines/Right of Ways/Aerial Lines Inspected:
1. School St., high -priority line (through stream)
2. Fremont St., right-of0way
3. High St., right-of-way
4. Hwy. 218, right-of-way
5. Moore St., high -priority line (through stream) and right-of-way
6. Southern Fabricators, right-of-way
Are right-of-ways and easements maintained for the full width for access? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If No, give details on temporary access:
Is maintenance documented? ❑ ❑ ❑
Were all areas/lines inspected free of issues? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The right-of-way record book was temporarily misplaced due to office remodeling during the day
of the inspection. Nevertheless, the right-of-ways inspected were well -maintained.
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